Other Briefings
Vietnam Leads ASEAN in Domain Registrations
55,944 new .vn domains were registered in Vietnam in the first half of 2015, according to the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC), ranking the country first among the ten ASEAN members for the number of country code top-level domains.
Low Latex Prices Boost Vietnam’s Rubber Exports
By the end of May 2015, the average selling price of rubber in Vietnam was US$1,442 per ton, down from over US$2,000 per ton in early 2014. Prices have been averaging under US$1,500 per ton since October 2014.
State by State: Vietnam and Michigan Trade
Vietnam should be a core market for Michigan, a state which boasts US$451.52 billion in GDP in 2014, and a population of 9.88 million recorded in 2010.
Visa Waiver for Citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK – The Real Impact
Vietnam appears to be opening up to foreign tourists by waiving visa requirements for citizens of the five EU countries France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.
Vietnam’s Derivatives Market Continues Steady Development
Vietnam’s derivatives market continues to develop with Prime Ministerial Decree 42/2015/ND-CP, setting minimum capital requirements for companies involved in the derivatives market.
Vietnam May Loosen Tourist Visa Restrictions
Vietnam may loosen tourist visa restrictions to allow visa-free entry to tourists from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, and the UK.
Tech in Vietnam: Intel Increases its Investment
Global computer chip manufacturer, Intel, has announced that it will be moving more of its mature products to Vietnam due to the Southeast Asian country’s lower labor costs. In this case, the company will be shutting down part of its current operations in Malaysia and moving those jobs to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Thiem: A Global Urban Development Gem
Squawkonomics have developed new economic metrics that would better explain the economic phenomenon encountered in Vietnam, where land in desirable locations is still available.
E-Commerce in Vietnam: Trends, Tax Policies and Regulatory Framework – New Issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine
The newest issue of Vietnam Briefing magazine, titled “E-Commerce in Vietnam: Trends, Tax Policies and Regulatory Framework”, is out now and available as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore.
Vietnam Auto Industry could have Fastest Growth in Southeast Asia, but Challenges Remain
Vietnam’s automotive industry could have the fastest growth in Southeast Asia over the next 20 years. This growth will be the result of increasing consumer demand, a young workforce, and strong governmental support for the industry.
